Big 12 Conference commissioner Bob Bowlsby announced a public reprimand of University of Texas football student-athlete Steve Edmond for disparaging remarks regarding Baylor University following the Longhorns' spring game. His comments were in violation of the Big 12 Conference's sportsmanship and ethical conduct principles.

"Mr. Edmond violated the Conference rule that prohibit coaches, student-athletes, athletic department staff and university personnel from making negative public comments about other member institutions," said Bowlsby. "Consistent with our standard for such violations he is being issued a public reprimand."